Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Grass
  
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
  
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
  
Light brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gold, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
  
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
  
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
  
Common Name
Pot Marigold
  
Feather Reed Grass
  
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
  
पंख ईख घास
  
In German
Ringelblume
  
Feather Reed Grass
  
In French
pot Marigold
  
Feather Reed Herbe
  
In Spanish
Caléndula
  
Pluma Reed Hierba
  
In Greek
καλέντουλα
  
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
  
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
  
Pena Reed grama
  
In Polish
Pot Marigold
  
Pióro Reed trawy
  
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
  
Pluma Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Poales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Calendula
  
Calamagrostis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Calenduleae
  
Aveneae
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Pooideae
  
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Feather Reed Grass season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Pot Marigold and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.